| A | B |
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| ethnic group | originally descending from people of a certain country. example: Irish, Italian |
| unique | one of a kind. examples: physical characteristics, nationality, life experiences, family members, handicaps, intelligence etc. |
| heredity | all of the traits that were passed on to you from your parents & ancestors, before birth. examples: color of eyes, height, special talents. |
| environment | the people and things around you. examples: climate, country. |
| acquired | learned from the people and things around you. examples: reading, riding a bike. |
| experiences | the things you do, the places you go to, no 2 people share the exact same experiences so no 2 people are exactly alike. they affect your attitude, achievements, and outlook on life. examples: ice skating, Italy trip. |
| role | a part you play when you interact with other people. examples: son, brother, sister, daughter, student, friend, employee. |
| role model | the people who show you how to act in certain situations, any person you admire. examples: grandmother, uncle, teacher, celebrity. |
| adolescence | a period of time when you mature and move from childhood to adulthood. |
| personality | a blend of all the characteristics, behaviors, and feelings that make you a special person, it shows in the way you look, the things you say, and the way you act. It is the part you reveal to others. |
| emotions | feelings that you have in response to certain people or situations. |
| self-concept | mental picture of yourself, it includes your views about what you are like & what you are good at doing, it is influenced by the people around you. |
| self-respect | you care about yourself, you use your own judgment instead of going along with the crowd, paying attention to the things that are important to you. you will protect your reputation & do nothing that would hurt yourself, your parents, or your friends. |
| self-confidence | a basic good self-concept, you have faith in your abilities, you gain self-confidence every time you do something well. completing a task successfully gives you the confidence to tackle something new. |
| criticism | someone's evaluation of you. |
| negative criticism | attacks you, puts you down, it is destructive because it makes you feel worthless. |
| positive criticism | encourages you and helps you to become a better person, it is sometimes called constructive criticism because it builds people up, it helps you grow and improve yourself. example: art teacher shows you a better way to mix colors. |
| autobiography | a story of one's own life |
| compassion | showing sympathy towards someone else's misfortune or distress |
| honesty | the ability to be truthful and fair |
| responsible | dependable, able to make wise decisions and accept the results of your actions and decisions |
| courage | the strength to stand up for what's right |
| respect | the willingness to consider other people's needs, feelings and opinions |
| health | mental and physical wellness |
| citizenship | membership in a community |
| excuse | an explanation for poor behavior |
| independent | able to take care of yourself |
| attitude | your feeling toward something, your manner or state of mind. It's always showing. |
| habits | behavior patterns acquired by frequent repetition, often unconscious |
| manners | a way of acting, a person's bearing or behavior |
| prioritizing | putting first things first |
| value | a thing that has worth, usefulness, or importance to the possessor example: friendship, clothes |
| principle | a standard or quality considered worthwhile or desirable. example: truthfulness |
